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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.53, 624.95 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.53, 624.95 and 243.16 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.53 : 624.95 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.53/624.95 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.53x = 624.95 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.53x = 151,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,962.84/416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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